A recent episode of the television program RADAR critically examined the operation of modern cars. The focus was on the shift from physical buttons to touchscreens and its impact on road safety (source: article in fragment Radar).

The ADAS Alliance emphasizes the importance of user-friendly operation, but also points out the driver's own responsibility to use ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) safely.

Driver assistance systems are designed to enhance safety, provided you understand how they work. To maximize the benefits of these systems, the ADAS Alliance recommends the following safety rules:

· Know the systems: Make sure you know exactly which driver assistance systems are available in your car.

• Know the limitations: Understand what the systems can and cannot do. Consult the (digital) manual or the in-car system, or ask your dealership for clarification.
• Stay alert: Despite the car's assistance, you must always remain attentive. Keep your hands on the steering wheel and your feet on the pedals so you can intervene immediately.
• Keeping clean: Keep your car's sensors clean for proper functioning.
• Professional maintenance: Always have maintenance and repairs to these systems carried out by a certified garage.

End to the confusion of tongues

The Radar segment also highlighted another sticking point: the confusion of names. The "Lane Keep Assist" system is called "Lane Departure Prevention" by one manufacturer and "Lane Departure Warning" by another. This disparity creates unnecessary confusion.

The ADAS Alliance advocates for standardization in the naming of these systems. We therefore offer the ADAS dictionary to clarify the confusion of terms.